Mortal
凡人No formal cultivation yet; the character is limited by ordinary lifespan and body.
Power systems
Cultivation Realms Explained
Realm names vary by setting, but many cultivation fantasy worlds use a recognizable ladder of qi refinement, core formation, soul transformation, tribulation, and ascension.
Qi Condensation
炼气The first step of sensing, gathering, and circulating spiritual qi.
Foundation Establishment
筑基Stabilizes the cultivation base and prepares the body for higher breakthroughs.
Golden Core
金丹Condenses power into a core; often a threshold into true expert status.
Nascent Soul
元婴Forms a spiritual infant or soul avatar, giving deeper control over power.
Soul Formation
化神The soul, spirit, and Dao comprehension become much more important.
Void Refinement
炼虚A high fantasy stage involving space, emptiness, or laws of reality.
Immortal Ascension
飞升The cultivator transcends the mortal world or enters an immortal realm.
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